PNB Chapter 176 Lack of Consideration
Chapter 176 Lack of Consideration
This was the first time Jiang Qingyan had ever seen Xiao Yan smile...
His incredibly cold face, paired with that warm smile, was like a snow lotus on an iceberg—utterly captivating and beautiful…
Seeing Jiang Qingyan staring straight at him, Xiao Yan quickly withdrew his smile and resumed his original expressionless and cold demeanor, asking in confusion, "Husband, is there something dirty on my face?"
Jiang Qingyan smiled and said, "There's... a really big piece of dirt! Husband, I'll lick it off for you..."
After saying that, she leaned in and kissed Xiao Yan's lips for a long while before reluctantly separating them...
She sighed, "I really hope Zhijie's foot injury heals quickly. I can't wait to schedule your night with me! I'm so looking forward to spending the whole night with you..."
Xiao Yan gently stroked Jiang Qingyan's back and said softly, "Husband, don't be sad. Perhaps you'll sleepwalk to me again tomorrow..."
Jiang Qingyan smiled and nodded, "Looks like I'll have to wear clothes to bed from now on, otherwise it'll be so embarrassing to run around naked one day..."
Seeing that it was getting late, Jiang Qingyan had no choice but to get up and leave.
Not wanting her to walk back alone, Xiao Yan quickly got up, put on his outer robe, picked Jiang Qingyan up in his arms, and used his lightness skill to fly back to Fenghua Palace.
When they reached the outside of the palace, the two embraced and kissed for a while before Jiang Qingyan turned around, pushed open the door of the bedchamber, and gently walked in.
Seeing that Lin Zhijie was still sleeping soundly, Jiang Qingyan breathed a sigh of relief, quietly took off her outer garment, and got into bed.
She wrapped her arms around Lin Zhijie's waist, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: Zhijie sleeps so well... Before, when she slept with Mo Ting, if she sneaked out, Mo Ting would always be awake when she came back...
After a night of tossing and turning, Jiang Qingyan's bones were practically broken. She slowly closed her eyes, nestled in Lin Zhijie's arms, and fell into a deep sleep...
Jiang Qingyan and Lin Zhijie were still fast asleep when the next day at dawn.
Mo Ting and Lu Nian, who had been waiting outside the hall, couldn't help but frown. Why hadn't Lin Zhijie woken her husband up on time today?
Mo Ting sighed softly, strode to the outside of the bedchamber, knocked on the door, and called out softly, "Husband, it's time for the morning court session."
Hearing Mo Ting's voice outside the door, Jiang Qingyan suddenly opened her eyes, turned her head to look out the window, and seeing that she was going to be late for court again, she quickly got out of bed and put on her clothes.
Seeing that Lin Zhijie was still asleep, and thinking that he had sprained his ankle and probably wouldn't be able to attend court, he didn't wake him.
After gently covering Lin Zhijie with the blanket, Jiang Qingyan tiptoed out of the hall.
She quickly hooked her arm around Mo Ting's neck and whispered, "Hurry up and don't be late, let's fly to the Hall of Supreme Harmony!"
Mo Ting sighed helplessly, bent down and picked Jiang Qingyan up in his arms, then used his lightness skill to fly to the Taihe Hall.
Lu Nian glanced at the tightly closed door of Fenghua Palace, frowned, and then followed closely behind, flying to Taihe Palace.
Perhaps due to the intense activity last night, Jiang Qingyan kept dozing off on the dragon throne during the morning court session, causing Mo Ting, who was standing next to her, to frown.
Seeing that Jiang Qingyan was so sleepy, Mo Ting helplessly pulled her into his arms and said softly, "If you are really too sleepy, husband, then take a nap in my arms."
Jiang Qingyan looked at Mo Ting with gratitude, hugged his waist, buried her head in his chest, and fell asleep instantly…
The officials below the stage, both civil and military, lowered their heads speechlessly, secretly sighing: "I wonder which male concubine served the Emperor last night, that he's so exhausted..."
After the court session ended, Mo Ting gently patted Jiang Qingyan's back and said softly, "Husband, the court session is over. Let's go back to Chaoyang Palace for breakfast before you go to sleep."
Jiang Qingyan groggily got up from Mo Ting's arms, yawning, and said, "No, I have to go to Fenghua Palace to accompany Zhijie. You and Lu Nian should go back to Chaoyang Palace for breakfast first."
Having said that, he strode out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and headed towards the Hall of Brilliance.
Watching Jiang Qingyan's departing figure, Lu Nian couldn't help but sigh, "My husband's doting affection might chill the hearts of others..."
Mo Ting's eyes trembled, and he felt an indescribable bitterness in his heart. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "My husband is only taking such good care of me because Zhijie injured her foot. We shouldn't blame him for this. It's getting late, let's go back to Chaoyang Palace first."
Lu Nian nodded, saying nothing more, but her expression remained as gloomy as before.
Mo Ting, whose expression was equally gloomy, was unsure whether his words were meant for Lu Nian or for himself...
Sharing her husband with others at night is one thing, but I never imagined that seeing him during the day would be so difficult...
Inside the Fenghua Palace, Jiang Qingyan gently pushed open the door and walked to the bedside. Seeing that Lin Zhijie was still sleeping, she couldn't help but complain, "What a lazybones! I was the one who worked hard last night, and I didn't let you do anything. How come you've been sleeping for so long and still haven't woken up?"
At this moment, Liang Cheng also came in. After putting down his breakfast, he slowly walked around the screen to the bedside, wanting to see if Lin Zhijie's foot injury had improved.
Seeing Jiang Qingyan sitting on the edge of the bed with her chin propped up, Liang Cheng said softly, "Husband, it's time for breakfast."
Jiang Qingyan turned her head to look at Lin Zhijie, who was still fast asleep on the bed, and said helplessly, "I don't know how long he'll sleep, so I'll eat first."
After saying that, he got up and went to the table to begin his meal.
Liang Cheng sat beside Jiang Qingyan, his eyes lowered as if he had something to say.
Seeing his hesitant expression, Jiang Qingyan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and ask, "What's wrong, baby? Just say it."
After thinking for a moment, Liang Cheng said, "I feel that it is not appropriate for my husband to be by my side every day."
Jiang Qingyan took a bite of her steamed bun and said calmly, "What's wrong with it? There are so many palace maids and eunuchs here, and I don't have to do any physical labor. I'm not tired."
Liang Cheng pursed his lips and said, "Husband... do you know what the others are thinking? Their long-awaited day to serve the emperor has been delayed again and again. If this goes on for too long, everyone will feel uncomfortable..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan paused, put down her chopsticks, and looked at Liang Cheng, asking, "What did they say during their meal?"
Liang Cheng nodded. "Yuan Lie and Yun Yuxuan have already returned to the Yuan army and Xia Kingdom. The others are starting to become restless. I'm afraid that if this continues, they'll unleash all the pent-up frustration they've been suppressing on Zhijie..."
Jiang Qingyan took a deep breath and slowly said, "Thank you for reminding me. I was inconsiderate in my actions."
With so many men in his harem, the fairness and harmony he had painstakingly maintained couldn't be shattered like this...
If she lived every day surrounded by men's scheming and backstabbing, how distressing would that be!
At that moment, a cool male voice came from behind the screen…